There are
1,539 mi
from Salinas, CA to Lexington, NE
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 2 hours to go from Salinas, California to Lexington, Nebraska.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Lexington, NE) is 1,211.26 mi.
1,539 mi = 1.61 kms